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Brecks Vegetable Seeds 
GARDEN PEAS 
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Peas succeed best on rather light rich loams, but will thrive in any good soil that has been deeply plowed or spaded and liberally manured. 
They dislike an acid soil and if such a condition exists, an application of lime is essential. Make the first sowing just as early in the spring as 
the ground is workable—during March is possible. Sow the seed in drills and cover about 2 inches. Later sowings should be planted deeper. All 
but the very dwarf varieties should be supported. This support may consist of birch, wild cherry and other forms of brush or wire netting of 
large mesh. Two pounds of peas will sow 100 feet of drill; 90 pounds to the acre. 
All Peas, pkt. 15c postpaid 
Early Varieties 
HUNDREDFOLD. Similar to Pioneer in 
growth, but foliage darker. Pods grow 
4 to 4p£ inches long, are well filled and 
very dark green. Vines 2 feet high, 
making a very compact growth; very 
productive. Recommended for small 
home-gardens because it requires no 
brush or stakes. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 
7 lbs. $1.50. 
LAXTON’S PROGRESS. Improved Lax- 
tonian type introduced originally from 
England. Considered by most experts 
the finest early dwarf wrinkled Pea, 
averaging 9 to 10 dark green Peas in the 
pod. Vines grow about 18 inches in 
height. Most productive. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 
55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
PIONEER. An improvement on the 
popular Laxtonian. It is a vigorous 
grower, with light green vines about 
20 inches high, producing pointed pods 
a little darker than the vines. Con¬ 
sidered fully 4 days earlier than Lax¬ 
tonian. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
Laxtonian. One of the best dwarf wrin¬ 
kled Peas for the market-gardener. 
Pods about 4 inches long, resembling 
those of Gradus, but ripening a little 
earlier. Vines productive, vigorous, 
averaging less than 18 inches high. Lb. 
30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
Sutton’s Excelsior. An early, dwarf, 
wrinkled Pea with exceptionally large 
pods. Matures as early as Nott’s Ex¬ 
celsior and is its equal in quality. Lb. 
30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
Little Marvel. An extra-early, dwarf 
wrinkled Pea, fast becoming popular in 
this locality. Vines bear a profusion of 
blunt-ended pods, well filled with large 
Peas of fine quality. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 
7 lbs. $1.50. 
Nott’s Excelsior. The standard of quality 
in home-gardens. No other dwarf wrin¬ 
kled Pea is as widely planted. Vines of 
regular habit and about 14 inches high. 
Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; 7 lbs. $1.25. 
THE RECORD. Popular, large-podded, 
extra-early, wrinkled Pea which matures 
several days earlier than the well-known 
Gradus. Pods uniformly large, measuring 
4 Yi to 5 inches, nearly round, and packed 
with handsome wrinkled Peas of the 
finest flavor. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. 
$1.50. 
Breck’s Excelsior Gradus. A large, 
heavy-yielding type of Improved Gra¬ 
dus. Pods average 4 inches in length, 
growing in pairs. Crop ready for table 
in about 60 days. Our best stock of early 
Gradus. Lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 60c; 7 lbs. $2.00. 
Gradus or Prosperity. The most popular 
early variety among both private and 
market-gardeners in this locality. Pods 
large, pointed, and uniform in shape; 
Peas of fine flavor. Vines from 2% to 
3 feet in height. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 
7 lbs. $1.50. 
Thomas Laxton. This reliable Pea is 
similar in type to Gradus, but has darker 
foliage and square-ended pods. Although 
a wrinkled sort of excellent quality, it 
may be planted about as early as the 
smooth varieties. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 
7 lbs. $1.50. 
Pilot. An extra early, round-seeded or 
smooth Pea with pods as large as Gradus. 
Can be planted as soon as the ground 
can be worked. Very prolific, and highly 
recommended. Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; 7 lbs. 
$1.25. 
Alaska. An extremely early, smooth, blue 
Pea. Vines 2 feet high; dark green pods, 
well filled. Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; 7 lbs. 
$1.25. 
Breck’s Old Glory. Superior to all other 
extra early varieties in size, quality, and 
productivity. Long, dark green pods, 
packed with large, slightly wrinkled 
Peas. Vines tall-growing and vigorous. 
Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; 7 lbs. $1.25. 
Midseason Varieties 
ALDERMAN. The most satisfactory early 
main-crop variety. Pods long, filled with 
large, w’rinkled, deep green Peas of 
superior quality. Height 4 to 5 feet. 
Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
DWARF TELEPHONE or Daisy. Pods 
large; Peas wrinkled, sweet, and tender. 
A profuse bearer. Height 18 inches. Lb. 
30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
ONWARD. Introduced from England 
within a few years. A Midseason, semi¬ 
dwarf, high-yielding variety growing 
about 3 feet high. Pods 4 inches long, 
broad, blunt-ended, dark green, quality 
of the best. Recommended for the home- 
garden without qualification. Lb. 30c; 
2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
Inoculate Peas Before 
Planting With Nod-O-Gen, 
A Pure Culture of Nodule 
Bacteria 
See page 102 
Late Varieties 
BRECK’S IMPROVED TELEPHONE. 
This is a distinct and desirable improve¬ 
ment on ordinary Telephone, the result 
of careful breeding and selection. Not¬ 
withstanding their size, these wrinkled 
Peas are sugary, rich, and tender. Height 
4 feet. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 7 lbs. $1.50. 
THE MIRACLE. An extremely valuable 
new Pea having all the merits of a prize 
winner, with the added attribute of 
being really drought resistant. Highly 
recommended. Pkt. 25c; lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 
90c. 
SUTTON’S SUPER V. C. Considered the 
largest-podded garden Pea ever pro¬ 
duced. Superb quality. Lb. 75c; 2 lbs. 
$1.40; 7 lbs. $4.00. 
Quite Content. Latest maturing variety 
in cultivation. The pods, usually borne 
in pairs, are larger and longer than any 
other variety, but closely resemble 
Alderman in general appearance. Lb. 
35c; 2 lbs. 65c; 7 lbs. $2.00. 
Peas, Gradus 
